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OIL 12

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

63,696 mi
Last recorded63,696 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 12
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 63,696 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 62,070 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 59,881 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 59,881 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2023 56,561 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 40,579 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 33,992 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 33,202 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 33,202 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 33,192 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 31,086 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 29,330 miles

NSF brake pipe starting to rust & pit.

OSF flexi brake hose ferroule starting to corrode.

Pass 18 Dec 2012 27,280 miles

Fuel tank area damp.

Fail 18 Dec 2012 27,280 miles

Fuel tank area damp.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 25,290 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 22,103 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 18,313 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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OIL 12 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2006 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 72,296 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OIL 12, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 20 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OIL 12 registered?

OIL 12 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is OIL 12 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIL 12 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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